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Real Simple Fried Chicken
My simplest and most authentic recipe for Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken. Quick and easy for a family dinner or special occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 526 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 frying chicken cut up
- salt
- pepper
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- peanut oil
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in a shallow pan.
- Liberally salt and pepper the chicken on both sides.
- Sprinkle flour over the chicken in the pan. Toss the chicken until well coated with flour.
- Meanwhile, heat the peanut oil in a large iron skillet.
- Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot oil. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the skin is pale golden brown.
- Turn the chicken over and cook for 10 minutes on the second side.
- Turn chicken pieces once more and reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate or a rack set in a baking pan and allow it to drain for about 5 minutes.
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Notes
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two. You can reheat them in a 250 degree oven for about 15 minutes.
- Use additional seasonings if you like (i.e., cayenne, hot pepper sauces, seasoned salt), but for the most authentic taste, stick with just salt and pepper.
- I recommend using peanut oil because it will withstand higher temperatures for a longer time without burning than other oils.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two. You can reheat them in a 250 degree oven for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
267IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.